Myrcia
Myrcia, commonly known as various local names depending on the species, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. These diverse woody plants are prized for their antioxidant-rich fruits and medicinal properties. Often found in tropical regions, Myrcia species offer significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammation and supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Myrcia
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtoales, specifically within the family Myrtaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Myrcia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myrcia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Myrcia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language: in Russian, it is called мирция, while in Greek, it is known as Μυρκία. In Czech, the name used is myrcie, and in Chinese, both the traditional and simplified scripts identify it as 矾木属.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | мирция | Wikidata |
| el | Μυρκία | Wikidata |
| cs | myrcie | Wikidata |
| zh | 矾木属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 矾木属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 矾木属 | Wikidata |
| es | Calyptromyrcia | Wikidata |
| es | Cumetea | Wikidata |
| es | Cerqueiria | Wikidata |
| es | Aulomyrcia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning from the United States into several regions of Mexico. In the Southeastern United States, its distribution is specifically noted within the state of Florida. Moving into Mexico, the species can be found throughout the central territories of the country. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across the northeastern and northwestern regions of Mexico. Finally, the plant also thrives within the coastal areas of the Mexican Gulf.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrcia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, triterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Myrcia has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |